BattlefieldsBattle of Mulroy (Skirmish)
Jacobite Risings

Battle of Mulroy (Skirmish)

1688
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Skirmish before Mulroy
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonald of Huntly / Government forces
Forces
rival clan/government c.150–250. Preliminary skirmish at Mulroy.
VS
Victor
MacDonalds of Keppoch
Forces
MacDonald of Keppoch c.200–300
Outcome
MacDonald preliminary success before main Mulroy battle
The Battle

History & Significance

A preliminary skirmish at Mulroy before the main clan battle — sometimes recorded separately in sources. Part of the same dispute over Keppoch lands between the MacDonalds and Mackintoshes with government involvement.

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